Mercedes-Benz new E 350 CDI for Rs 57.42 lakh

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the ‘Intelligent Superpower’ the E 350 CDI at its Pune plant. The new E 350 CDI is priced at Rs. 57.42 lakh and is available across India.

The new E 350 CDI diesel is equipped with a V6 engine that has a displacement of 2987 cc that generates  which generates a peak power of 192 bhp @ 380 rpm and a peak torque of 620Nm @1600-2400 rpm. The vehicle attains the speed of 0-100 km/h in a mere 6.6 seconds.

The new E 350 CDI was launched for the Indian market by Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Ralf Mungenast, Director, International Inbound Supply Chain, Daimler AG

The new E 350 CDI has a refined and sporty appearance. The "four-eyed" look which is typical of the face-lifted E-Class, is retained.

The radiator with central Star, introduced for the first time with the face-lifted E-Class, lends an independent and sportier front-end look. A new feature line runs below the structure from the rear

door through to the tail light. The car now looks more elongated. The horizontally structured LED tail lights with new two-tone look impressive while the 17-inch multi-spoke light-alloy wheels with a high-sheen finish appropriately showcase the luxury sedan’s sportiness.

The car comes with a host of technological innovations and advancements. The Intelligent Assistance Systems comprises Eco Start-Stop function as standard and also a gamut of features like the Intelligent Lighting Systems featuring variable light distribution with cornering function, Adaptive high beam assist 360 degree camera, Attention Assist, COMAND Online and a tyre pressure loss warning system.

There is also a new interior trim line ‘High gloss black ash wood trim’ on the dashboard. A high-quality silver chrome frame, the ambient lighting beneath the dashboard trim and the four door trim strips, augments the mood inside the car altogether. The memory seats with lumbar support raise the comfort level inside the car. The premium Artico leather lends to the high class quality of the upholstery. The driver's seat and the front passenger’s seat have memory package and can also be electrically adjusted for height, backrest angle and seat cushion angle. The Comand Online multimedia system for the E 350 CDI with 17.8 cm high-resolution colour display, internet connectivity, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, a storage space of 10 GB and navigation makes the car a compelling proposition for the discerning customers. The COMAND Online has the most advanced telematics function and navigation, covering a vast range of points of interests like gas stations, ATMs, hospitals, restaurants; hotels etc, the press release from Mercedes stated.

As for safety, the car comes with the 8 airbags-- dual stage airbags for driver and front passenger; Side impact air-bags for driver and front passenger and window airbags. Features like the Acceleration Skid Control (ASR); Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Brake Assist (BA) are also there. There are also systems like the Pre-Safe technology and Neck Pro - crash responsive head

restraints for front seats. Also forming part of the standard equipment is Attention Assist, to warn drivers about inattentiveness and drowsiness. Belt tensioner and belt force limiter for driver, front passenger and outboard rear seat passengers and three stage impact protection front crash structure benchmarks the car’s safety enrichments. Intelligent Light System comes with a variable light distribution with cornering function, that helps in adapting to any road conditions during night driving, making the drive safer, and this is complemented by Adaptive High Beam Assist with automatic switching between high and low beam.

Not to miss is the panoramic sunroof. The E 350 CDI boasts of the largest sunroof in the segment. For the convenience of the driver there is the “Active Parking Assist” system with integrated Parktronic. The car comes with a full-sized spare wheel which is best suited for the Indian road conditions and provides peace of mind, especially on long drives. It has a large 540 litres boot even though a full size spare wheel is offered as standard with the car.